> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/4471530-ecad-layout-designer-technician-draft-product-definition-remote](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/4471530-ecad-layout-designer-technician-draft-product-definition-remote). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # ECAD Layout Designer Technician, Draft/Product Definition (Remote) - **Company:** Collins Aerospace - **Location:** Des Moines, IA, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $41,400.0 - $72,600.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Adobe Analytics, Configuration Management, Data Integrity, Electronic Design Automation, Routing, Documentation System, Data Management, Pcb Layout - **Published:** October 19, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=f8e54afe849b32ca ## About the Role * Typically requires HS Diploma or AA/AS degree (or other 2-year post high school training) with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience * Experience with PCB layout using ECAD tools, including Siemens Xpedition (Mentor / Expedition / Xpedition) * Ability to perform PCB placement, routing, and basic constraint management within ECAD tools * Experience supporting multilayer PCB designs of low to medium complexity * Familiarity with fabrication output generation (Gerbers, ODB++, or similar) * Understanding of DFM/DFA principles and ability to apply basic manufacturability considerations Qualifications We Prefer * Experience with Siemens Xpedition VX or 2504 versions * Knowledge of PCB stackups, differential pairs, and impedance-aware routing fundamentals * Basic understanding of high-speed or mixed-signal layout considerations * Experience participating in cross-functional reviews (Electrical, Mechanical, Manufacturing) * Familiarity with PLM systems and ECAD data management practices * Experience with drafting or documentation tools (BluePrint strongly preferred) * Exposure to regulated industries (aerospace, defense, industrial) * Demonstrated ability to learn new ECAD tools, workflows, and standards quickly. ## Description * Perform PCB layout tasks of low to medium complexity under close guidance from senior designers * Apply ECAD design standards, layout rules, and established workflows while completing assigned work packages * Support schematic-to-layout implementation including component placement, basic routing, and constraint setup * Maintain accuracy by minimizing repeat errors and incorporating checker/mentor feedback effectively * Prepare and update ECAD documentation such as fabrication outputs, simple drawings, and design files * Communicate progress clearly and seek clarification proactively to ensure work aligns with design intent * Contribute to continuous improvement by applying lessons learned and following ECAD best practices * Collaborate with ECAD peers in sharing task updates and implementing corrections * Support configuration management and adherence to ECAD standards across assigned tasks What You Will Learn * How to apply Collins Aerospace ECAD standards, workflows, design rules, and documentation practices * Best practices in PCB component placement, routing, and constraint-driven design using Siemens Xpedition * Techniques for multilayer stackup interpretation, routing strategies, and basic high-speed design fundamentals * How to generate and organize fabrication and assembly outputs (Gerbers, ODB++, drawings, BOMs) within our toolchain * Design for Manufacturability (DFM), Design for Assembly (DFA), and Design for Test (DFT) considerations used across aerospace programs * How ECAD integrates with Electrical, Mechanical, Manufacturing, and Quality teams through structured cross-functional reviews * Effective use of PLM systems and configuration management requirements to maintain ECAD data integrity * How to incorporate reviewer feedback, perform corrections efficiently, and communicate progress in a professional engineering environment * Advanced Xpedition features over time (constraint manager, tuning, differential pairs, HDI workflows, plane strategies) under mentorship from experienced ECAD designers * The end-to-end lifecycle of PCB design at Collins Aerospace, from schematic integration through manufacturing release.